The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for County Recycling Coordinator and Certified Host Municipality Inspector Grants.

Recycling Coordinator Grants

DEP is now accepting applications for County Recycling Coordinator Grants under Section 903 of the Act 101 Recycling Act.  (formal notice)

Only county governments are eligible to apply for 50 percent reimbursement of the approved costs of County Recycling Coordinators' salaries and expenses for Calendar Year 2020 (January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.)

The deadline for applications is May 31.  Questions should be directed to JoAnne Yurcaba jyurcaba@pa.gov or call 717-787-8688.

Visit DEP’s Recycling Financial Assistance webpage for more information on this program.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.

Host Municipality Inspectors

DEP is now accepting applications for reimbursement of expenses for local Certified Host Municipality Inspectors under the Act 101 Recycling law and the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act. (formal notice)

Reimbursements are available to any municipality that has a municipal waste landfill, resource recovery facility or commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal facility located within its geographic borders.

Department shall award reimbursements for authorized costs incurred for the salary and expenses of up to two certified Host Municipality Inspectors. The reimbursement shall not exceed 50 percent of the approved costs of salaries and expenses. Reimbursement is available only for Host Municipality Inspectors trained and certified by the Department.

The deadline for applications is June 30.  Questions should be directed to Laura Henry, lahenry@pa.gov or call 717-772-5713.

Visit DEP’s Host Municipality Programs for more information on this program.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.

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[Posted: April 2, 2021]

4/5/2021